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Oct 2, 2024 • 5min
The Middle East braces for further escalation
The Middle East braces for further escalation after Iran missile attack, as the IDF launches strikes on Beirut. We get the latest with Nada Atallah, Beirut Correspondent with The National Newspaper.
Oct 1, 2024 • 4min
The iconic Cork chipper, Lennox’s set to close
The legendary Jackie Lennox chipper in Cork, widely regarded as an institution in the city is set to close after more than 70-years in business. We got reaction from Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner.
Oct 1, 2024 • 3min
Ground operation launched in Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Forces have launched a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon. We get the latest from Nada Atallah, Middle East Correspondent with The National Newspaper in Beirut.
Oct 1, 2024 • 4min
Electric vehicle drivers proven more likely to cause a crash
Electric vehicle drivers are more likely to cause a road crash, according to new research from the University of Limerick. Dr Barry Sheehan, researcher in Lero Research Centre for Software in Ireland and the Kemmy Business school was an author of the study and Barry discussed the findings.
Oct 1, 2024 • 12min
The countdown to Budget 2025 is on!
The countdown to Budget 2025 is on. We hear from different sectors ahead of Budget 2025. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was IBEC's Director of Policy and Public Affairs Fergal O’Brien, Michael O’Flynn of the O’Flynn Construction Group and Early Childhood Ireland’s Policy Director Frances Byrne.
Oct 1, 2024 • 9min
Was the XL Bully ban the right decision?
XL Bullies will be banned in Ireland on a phased basis from today – but is that the right decision? We discuss with is Ian O Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Vet Pete Wedderburn.
Oct 1, 2024 • 6min
The future of solar energy in Ireland!
“Road to 2030” is the theme of this year’s Irish Solar Energy conference. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was UCC Lecturer in Clean Energy Paul Deane and he explained what the road to 2030 looks like.
Oct 1, 2024 • 6min
Air strikes in Lebanon intensifying
Israel has launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon with air strikes intensifying. Ciara spoke to Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent to get the latest on the situation there.
Oct 1, 2024 • 5min
What’s on the cards for Budget 2025?
Budget 2025 will be announced at 1 o’clock today. What will be on the cards? We discuss with Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with the Sunday Times.
Sep 30, 2024 • 4min
Traditional church weddings on the decline
Traditional church weddings are declining amid the rise of non-religious ceremonies or weddings, that’s according to a new report from the Iona Institute Wedding Planner, Tara Fay joined Newstalk breakfast to discuss..
